Popular
Tiara Thomas Lyrics

I, I, I, I wanna be popular
The singer desires to achieve popularity.

I wanna cool, I wanna be everything that I'm not
The singer yearns to be someone entirely different from themselves.

Uh, uh, I wanna so hurt, I wanna run the show
The singer desires control and authority over others.

I want everything that she's got
The artist is envious of someone else's possessions.

I'm on a mission to be somebody different
The artist is determined to change who they are.

Cause everybody' saying that I'm just living through the crack
Others perceive the singer as being lost or not living up to their potential.

I'm not feeling it
The singer is not content with their current situation or identity.

So I just get it in when I can get it in
The artist takes opportunities whenever they present themselves.

They tell me my songs suck before I can even finish them
The artist receives criticism before they are able to fully develop their ideas.

I wanna be in movies
The artist desires to be a successful actor.

I'd trade in all my friends for groupies
The singer would give up their current friendships for fame and attention.

You'll see that I, I
The artist is confident that they will achieve their goals.

I wanna hang with the guys and I might
The singer wants to be accepted by men but is unsure if they will be.

But I don't think I know how to fight
The singer lacks physical ability or aggression.

Wrecking way corrupting
The pursuit of popularity may lead to moral decay.

Ain't been trained in self protection
The artist lacks skills to defend themselves in difficult situations.

And about that I'll be showing love but get no love back
The artist gives love and support but does not receive the same in return.

Standing in line for the clubs that don't take lane
The singer waits in line for exclusive clubs that do not accept just anyone.

So I get pushed through the back
The singer is not given preferential treatment and may be treated poorly.

Popular, socially constructed
Popularity is a construct created by society.

The chains of definition personally corrupting it
The idea of popularity can negatively affect one's self-concept.

I be so verbally disrupted
The artist is feeling emotionally overwhelmed.

Perfectly adjusted with your air phone volume
The singer is able to ignore outside noise and focus on their goals.

They say T you so crazy
Others perceive the artist as eccentric or unconventional.

Vision more chink than a Chinese baby
The singer is determined to succeed, even in the face of adversity.

Thanks for giving pout I got gravy
The singer is grateful for their current success.

Number one spot pipe down little lady
The singer is at the top and is telling others to stay quiet.

Fronting taking pictures all night
Others may pretend to be popular by taking pictures and seeming outgoing.

You roll dimes you don't need to roll dice
The artist believes that people of high status don't need to take risks.

Drinking hot Kool Aid
The singer may be accepting something that isn't good for them.

You ain't even got ice
The singer doesn't even have the basic things they need.

Like on you life
The artist thinks others are exaggerating or lying about their experiences.

First grade all lies
Everything the artist believes is false.

Dang on you so dang on bright
Others may be jealous of the artist's success or confidence.

Tell the role model man he ain't gotta bring the light
The singer doesn't need someone to guide them, they will succeed on their own.

And my ex boyfriend he ain't gotta be nice
The artist doesn't need validation or kindness from their ex.

Cause he's my number one fan he ain't gotta have a life
The singer's ex still cares about and supports them.